Humboldt, Minnesota facts for kids
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Humboldt
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Location of Humboldt, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kittson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| • Land | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 41 |
| • Density | 369.37/sq mi (142.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56731
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-30446 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0645281 |
Humboldt is a small city in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, 41 people lived there.
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History of Humboldt
A post office in Humboldt has been open since 1896. The city is believed to be named after Alexander von Humboldt. He was a famous explorer and diplomat. Alexander von Humboldt explored many parts of the Americas. His adventures were widely written about between 1797 and 1858.
Geography of Humboldt
Humboldt is a very small city. It covers about 0.29 square kilometers (0.11 square miles) of land. There is no water within the city limits. U.S. Route 75 is a main road that goes through the community.
Population of Humboldt
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 198 | — | |
| 1930 | 139 | −29.8% | |
| 1940 | 139 | 0.0% | |
| 1950 | 143 | 2.9% | |
| 1960 | 169 | 18.2% | |
| 1970 | 112 | −33.7% | |
| 1980 | 111 | −0.9% | |
| 1990 | 74 | −33.3% | |
| 2000 | 61 | −17.6% | |
| 2010 | 45 | −26.2% | |
| 2020 | 41 | −8.9% | |
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Humboldt in 2010
In 2010, there were 45 people living in Humboldt. These people lived in 20 different homes. Most of the people (91.1%) were White. About 13.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. The average age of people in the city was 48.5 years old.
Famous Person from Humboldt
The well-known saxophonist Maury Finney grew up in Humboldt.
See also
In Spanish: Humboldt (Minnesota) para niños
